RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER

Company Description We’re looking for a Restaurant General Manager with energy, personality and charm to lead our team at Alassio.
Alassio is our Italian restaurant specialising in grilled fish and seafood, with a coastal theme taking you back to that favourite summer holiday.
Inspired by the majestic Italian Riviera and lazy summer meals - the menu and produce will showcase the very best the country has to offer, and the service will ensure a celebratory ambiance.
Alassio will celebrate the joy of banquet-style dining with friends and the unboundedness of a holiday appetite.
Allowing the infamous quality of the Italian produce to do the talking, the menu will be filled with the freshest seasonal vegetables and larger dishes to share.
Moreish antipasti, daily made fresh pasta, crisp and bubbling focaccia pizza and the centrepiece - a stunning whole fish straight from the grill.
Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, you’ll be responsible for the overall management of the restaurant and the team.
Your role is to deliver an exceptional guest experience whilst leading an enthusiastic and engaged team.
Job Description What's in it for you...
The opportunity to work with an exciting new hospitality concept in Florence and have a real impact on its success.
Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!).
A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
What you’ll do… Lead a dynamic pre-opening front of house restaurant team in our exciting new restaurant.
Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do.
You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.
Drive revenue through well planned and create initiatives and incentives, alongside a strong understanding of the guest booking and profiling system.
Have a firm grip on the P&L and take ownership over the costs of the restaurant business, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst keeping the quality high and the experience top notch.
Working closely with the Head Chef so that front of house and back of house are working smoothly, hand-in-hand.
Qualifications What we’re looking for… A track record of leading large teams in restaurants, kitchens and bars; you’re a natural at inspiring trust and bringing others along on a journey.
2+ years’ experience in a similar restaurant management role in a busy, bustling environment.
Previous involvement in budgeting and forecasting, a strong understanding of the financial expectations of a successful restaurant and bar business.
An ability to manage the budget on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
You will be expected to report results with a granular understanding of the ongoing trends of the business.
Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, juggling many things at once, but always dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.
Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.
You’re looking for a place where you can be you, no clones in suits for us.
We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
Additional Information More about us… The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love.
Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we’ve never just been about offering a bed for the night.
We want to be more than that.
proving style doesn’t need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces.